1. Performance report October 2022 - November 2022

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    Update of our work across October and November 2022.

  2. As cervical smear test uptake drops, cervical cancer survivor says: “A few minutes could save your life.”

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    “My world collapsed when I was told I had cervical cancer. I thought my three-year-old son was going to be left without a mum and I would be dead at 25.”

  3. Board meeting minutes of 26 January 2023

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 26 January 2023

  4. LGBTQ+ resources

    Advice and Information -

    We have compiled a list of resources for people looking to access LGBTQ+ support groups, information, and helplines, as well as some resources specifically for young people and parents. Not all of these are Trafford-specific.

  5. Performance report December 2022 - January 2023

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    Update of our work across December 2022 and January 2023.

  6. Refuge: how to turn off the Emergency Alert siren on hidden devices

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    If you have a secret device hidden from an abusive partner, make sure to watch the video. Sharing this information will help keep people safe.

  7. HW10: What we do – analysing

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    As part of Healthwatch’s 10-year anniversary celebrations, we’re talking about our values and how we demonstrate them through our work. Today we’re looking at ANALYSING.

  8. HW10: What we do – partnering

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    We want to say thank you to all our partners, big and small, as part of Healthwatch’s 10-year anniversary. All this week we’re talking about our values and how we demonstrate them through our work.

  9. HW10: What we do – listening

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    We recognise the value of listening to people and making sure their voices are heard.

  10. HW10: What we do – taking action

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    We're determined to keep taking action to ensure people can access the right health and social care for them.

  11. HW10: What we do – including

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    It’s important to us to keep service users at the heart of the conversation.

  12. Performance report February - March 2023

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    Update of our work across February and March 2023.

  13. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  14. End of year impact report April 2022-March 2023

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    A report looking at our impact and activities between April 2022 and March 2023.

  15. Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

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    Healthwatch Trafford is marking Volunteers’ Week 2023.

  16. Personal Health Budgets: Frequently Asked Questions

    Advice and Information -

    Some of the most commonly asked questions and answers about Personal Health Budgest.

  17. Healthwatch Trafford annual report 2022-23

    Report -

    Take a look at our Healthwatch annual report, to give you a closer look at how your involvement has helped us improve services locally.

  18. NHS workforce plan

    Response -

    Thousands more doctors and nurses will be trained in England every year as part of a 15-year workforce plan. Read our response.

  19. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    A report looking at our joint activities between April 2022 and March 2023.

  20. Performance report April - May - June 2023

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    Update of our work across April, May, and June 2023.

  21. Get help from 111.nhs.uk during August Bank Holiday and Consultant Strike.

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    Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.

  22. Practice closure: Grove Medical Practice, Timperley

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    The practice will be closing its doors on 30 September 2023.

  23. What is menopause and what are the signs?

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    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing
    awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out
    for and what support is available can help you.

  24. Performance report July - August - September 2023

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    Update of our work across July, August, and September 2023.

  25. Referrals and your right to choose

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  26. Where to find bereavement support in Trafford

    Advice and Information -

    Lost a friend or loved one? Dealing with grief? Here are some places you can find support locally.

  27. Trafford Council wins prestigious 'Keep it Local' award at national award ceremony.

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    Trafford Council has won the Keep it Local Award at the annual Locality Awards in Bristol.

  28. Can I access my GP records online?

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    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  29. ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support

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    Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.